Ref. #EAAAA2 · 1190-4
Soft Salmon
49%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Salmon Technical Profile
What color is Soft Salmon? It's a medium warm red with the hex code #EAAAA2. Colors similar to Soft Salmon include Kilz Coral Myth, Vista Paint Lusty Orange, Valspar Mad About Maddie. Soft Salmon has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 49 gives Soft Salmon depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.
Colors Similar to Soft Salmon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Coral Myth
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lusty Orange
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mad About Maddie
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lusty Orange
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Youthful Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coral Cloud
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Woodrose Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Georgia Peach
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Salmon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Salmon
#EAAAA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0A272
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Salmon Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Soft Salmon.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Salmon have?
Soft Salmon by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Soft Salmon from other brands?
The closest matches are Coral Myth by Kilz (#ECABA3), Lusty Orange by Vista Paint (#EDAEA5), Mad About Maddie by Valspar (#EFAEA7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Salmon?
Soft Salmon has an LRV of 48.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Salmon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.